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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.93, 7,313.88 and 2,942.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.93, 7,313.88 and 2,942.07 is: 4,060.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.93 : 7,313.88 = 2,942.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.93/7,313.88 = 2,942.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.93x = 7,313.88 × 2,942.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.93x = 21,517,946.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,517,946.93/5,299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.04

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